U.S. Navy Damage Controlman 3rd Class Thomas Dent, left, is pinned with an Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) warfare device by U.S. Navy Damage Controlman 1st Class Austin Williamson on the foc’sle of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) on Jan. 21, 2026. Frank E. Petersen Jr. is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Units assigned to 7th Fleet conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christian Kibler)
| Date Taken: | 01.21.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.25.2026 04:54 |
| Photo ID: | 9486017 |
| VIRIN: | 260121-N-CK999-1060 |
| Resolution: | 3533x2355 |
| Size: | 1.53 MB |
| Location: | INDIAN OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 1 |
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